306 headunit blowing fuse?
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Printed Date: May 15, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Topic: 306 headunit blowing fuse?
Posted By: beakerman
Subject: 306 headunit blowing fuse?
Date Posted: April 06, 2005 at 8:30 AM
Hi, I put a kenwood 4x50 watt headunit in my 1.9 XLTD 306 and for some reason when I put the volume up too loud it blows the 5amp fuse in the fuse box. Halfords (those great people) told me to replace the fuse with a 10amp one as the fuse in the back of the radio is 10amp but I'm worried it may cause more problems if I do that i.e. set fire to the radio or car? Anyone give me some advice, I would be most grateful. Cheers Stephen ------------- Diesel power!
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Posted By: overworked2
Date Posted: April 06, 2005 at 10:54 AM
check the installation manual that came with it, if it says 5 amp then stay with 5 amp, if it says 10 amp then be hesitant about putting a 10 amp in.....theres a reason that 5amp fuse was there.....
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Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: April 06, 2005 at 11:46 AM
Yeah the 5 amp fuse is there for a reason. Safest route would be to run a new 14 gauge wire from the 12v+ in your steering column fused at 10 amps a few inches from the connection, , or a 14 guage wire from the battery to the head unit fused a few inches fro the battery.
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Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: April 06, 2005 at 12:22 PM
keep in mind the 5 amp was in there to protect the previous radio which probably only required a limited amount of current draw.... i would run the power wire to a different circuit in the vehicle that will allow for greater current potential..... battery or ignition wiring, etc.....
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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
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